Event on 29 January 2019. This January, join POST for another Annual Reception and celebrate with us a year of achievements in research and policy. This year, in partnership with Sage Publishing, we will be holding a seminar on science diplomacy and an exhibition and reception on polar science. Keynote speeches will be delivered by Sir David Attenborough and Professor Dame Jane Francis.
Event on 4 December 2018. Evidence-based policing is a way of making decisions about 'what works' in policing. It helps the police service make more informed decisions about what policies and practices are cost-effective and improve their service to the public. In this seminar academics, police practitioners and policy experts will discuss research in several thematic areas and how this is guiding the development of policies within policing, and with partner agencies, to prevent crime.
Event on 18 December 2018. What is early intervention? When and how can it help tackle the problems that can occur in the lives of children and young people? What action must be taken at the national and local levels to ensure that its potential is realised for all those who need it?
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Event on 5 November 2018. It is now more important than ever to ensure public funds are used to maximum effect. To do this, governments need to know whether policies are working and whether adaptations to programmes could deliver improvements.
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Event on 16 November 2018. In this interactive and participatory workshop, current and ex-fellows as well as Parliamentary staff are invited to share their experiences and help develop work-frames that share best practice and shape the future of the fellowship schemes at the UK Parliament.
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Event on 16 October 2018. Sleep is as essential to life as food and water. But what do we know about sleep and its role in health? Sleep problems may affect up to a third of the population and most sleep-wake disorders are likely to be underdiagnosed. Research also suggests that long-term sleep problems may be a factor in many physical and mental health conditions.
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Event on 5 July 2018. In this seminar, academics present the latest research on inequalities experienced by the LGBT+ community. It also explores evidence-based interventions that can minimise the gap with the heterosexual population. Clinicians discuss the challenges and opportunities in delivering care for LGBT+ individuals in NHS services. A speaker from Public Health England also outlines the latest government research and policy aimed at improving the health of this group.
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Events during the week starting the 25 June 2018. Evidence Week runs from 25–28 July 2018 and brings together people from all walks of life to talk about why evidence matters. .We share insights into how parliamentarians seek and scrutinise evidence, and the role of the House of Commons Library and the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) in supporting this work.
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Event on 28 March 2018. Parliament wants academics from all institutions to feel able and supported to contribute their research to the work of Parliament. That’s why we are organising a one-day event targeted specifically at people working at non-Russell Group universities. The aim is to train, empower and encourage academics and the staff that support them such that they feel confident to work with Parliament, or encourage others to do so.
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This list sets out the topic areas identified of possible parliamentary interest under the 9 different category headings (Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Forestry, Crime, Defence, Education and Skills, Energy, Environment, Health, ICT and Robotics and Transport and Infrastructure).
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Event on 21 February 2018. To coincide with the publication of the new POSTnote 'UK Fisheries Management', a closed breakfast meeting was held on 'The Science of Managing UK Fisheries'.